Prior the final drive, Agriculture Secretary George Greig welcomed everyone to the show and thanked the exhibitors for being involved in agriculture. He remarked “These young people are the future of agriculture and I am very proud of each one of them.”

The 2012 Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the nation, featuring nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors. The show runs Jan. 7-14 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. Admission is free and parking is $10. Visit www.farmshow.state.pa.us for details.